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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 894.08 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 894.08 and 368.07 is: 507.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 894.08 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/894.08 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 894.08 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 329,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,084.03/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.94

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